Nakano Rena?

Ichika kept accusing Haruto of his crimes, but there was a clear smile on her face, and her eyes, which kept gazing at him, were even fuller of smiles.

Haruto was silent.

He placed his hand on her leg, and it already touched the skin!

Aside from the initial reaction, there was no further response?

Not even a blush?

That's not right!

It's not that there was no reaction at all. At least, Haruto could feel the muscles in the girl's leg tense.

"Damn it! Miku, you're sincerely trying to make trouble with me, aren't you?" Nino gritted her teeth, suddenly stood up, and said angrily.

Miku turned around and said, "This is clearly Nino's fault."

She had planned to compete fairly, but Nino chose to cheat.

Therefore, this was all Nino's fault!

Itsuki immediately stood up, speaking with a serious expression, "Nino, Miku, sit down, this is a library, don't speak so loudly."

"Hmph!" Nino sat down, crossed her arms, and said impatiently, "Itsuki, what do you think about this matter?"

Itsuki responded seriously, "This is Yotsuba's issue. We can't make a decision just like that. So, the matter is settled. We'll ask Yotsuba's opinion when we get home."

After saying that, she paused for a moment and said in a disappointed tone, "If mom were still here, this wouldn't be a problem."

Nino's breath caught, and she and Miku exchanged glances, then both turned away.

Seeing the atmosphere suddenly become a bit somber, Ichika tapped the table. As they all looked at her, she raised a finger and said, "Speaking of mom, I've seen someone who looks a lot like her."

"What?" Itsuki was stunned for a moment, then rushed toward Ichika with an excited expression, "Ichika, are you telling the truth?"

Nino put her hands on her hips and said, "Silly Itsuki, why are you so excited? Even if it's true, it's just someone who looks a lot like her!"

Miku remained silent, simply staring at Ichika without blinking.

Suddenly, Itsuki asked curiously, "Ichika, what's going on? Your heart is beating fast."

What's going on?

Of course, she almost got caught!

Ichika felt her ears heat up. She took a deep breath, then buried herself in Itsuki's embrace, continuing to nuzzle.

"Hmm~ Itsuki's warmth~~"

Itsuki yelled out in embarrassment and frustration, "Ichika, get off! Stop rubbing against me!"

"I can't help it, Itsuki's hug is so warm."

'I've never felt Itsuki's hug. Please get up quickly!'

Haruto's mouth twitched slightly, and he looked away expressionlessly.

"Ichika, you're going too far!" Nino came to Itsuki's rescue, "Speak up quickly, don't always bully Itsuki."

After a pause, she glanced at Itsuki, who was covering her chest with both hands, her face full of embarrassment and anger, and said thoughtfully, "By the way, Itsuki really is quite warm."

Miku agreed, "In winter, Itsuki's hands are very warm."

Itsuki warned, "Don't warm your bed."

Nino hummed softly, placed one hand on her hip, turned her face away, and said with no confidence, "I don't want Itsuki to warm my bed."

As she said this, she couldn't help but glance at Haruto.

Haruto: "😐"

'What do you think I'm doing? Do you still want me to warm your bed?'

Seeing that their attention had been diverted, Ichika coughed, waved her hand, and said, "Itsuki, come here quickly."

"Coming."

Itsuki's eyes sparkled, and she immediately forgot everything, eagerly approaching Ichika.

Seeing this, Haruto sighed softly. Itsuki really loved their mother.

Ichika pulled out her phone and began browsing through photos.

Meanwhile, Nino pretended not to care, but her ears perked up secretly.

As for Miku, she was doing the same.

Ichika pulled out a picture, "I found it, here it is."

"Let me see."

Itsuki rushed over. When she clearly saw the person in the picture, she froze for a moment and unconsciously covered her mouth.

"Mom."

"Itsuki, are you alright?"

Seeing Itsuki's strong reaction, nearly on the verge of tears, Nino couldn't sit still.

She quickly walked over, looked at the picture, and said, "Although it's very similar, it's not exactly the same."

Nino's voice suddenly stopped, and she whispered, "Ichika, lower your head, I can't see clearly."

As she said this, she got closer, then showed an expression of loss, shock, disappointment, and sadness.

Miku asked, "Nino, what's wrong?"

"Hmm~." Nino snapped out of it, quickly turned around, and discreetly wiped the corner of her eye, "I'm fine."

After saying that, she couldn't help but say, "Miku, come take a look."

In fact, even if Nino hadn't said anything, Miku couldn't resist anymore.

Among the quintuplets, Itsuki was always the one who cherished their mother the most. But even Nino had shown that expression.

Was it really just someone who looked like their mother?

Ichika handed the phone to Miku.

Miku's pupils slightly contracted, "Mom?"

Haruto: "🤨"

What's going on?

Even though it was just one person, why are they acting like this?

Or was there truly someone who looked like that?

Seeing his expression, Ichika took the phone from Miku and handed it to Haruto, "Kuromori-kun, take a look too."

"Mm."

Haruto nodded slightly and reached out to take the phone.

In fact, he thought the same as Nino and Miku had at first.

It was just someone who looked a lot like Nakano Rena.

There are no two identical leaves in the world, and likewise, there shouldn't be people who look exactly the same.

Why should there be?

Because standing before him were five identical quintuplets!

What Haruto could say was that this was a miracle of the world.

And such a miracle might only exist among quintuplets.

Besides, many people might be amazed and find it extraordinary that the five sisters were quintuplets, but that was understandable as long as they thought they were quintuplets.

However, Nakano Rena didn't have a twin. Therefore, it was impossible for the woman in the picture to truly look that similar to her.

Haruto looked down at the phone, and his pupils slightly contracted.

With his memory, once he saw something, he would never forget it, just like Index, even if it was just falling leaves or passing strangers.

He remembered everything clearly. Therefore, he would never make a mistake.

Haruto would rather admit his mistake.

Was it really Aunt Reina?